Download or read book User s Guide to Carnitine and Acetyl L Carnitine written by Vera Tweed and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People who need more energy and want to avoid stimulants that will make them edgy should consider taking supplements of carnitine or acetyl-l-carnitine, two forms of the same nutrient found naturally in protein. Carnitine works by transporting fats in cells to where they are burned for energy. By boosting the activity of the body's cellular furnaces, carnitine can energize the heart, brain, and muscles to do more. Doctors have also found carnitine and acetyl-l-carnitine helpful in treating many conditions, including heart failure, muscle weakness and failing memory. Carnitine can also enhance physical training.
Download or read book User s Guide to Brain Boosting Nutrients written by James Gormley and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Users Guide to Brain-Boosting Nutrients, leading nutritionist and author of the Real Vitamin and Mineral Book Shari Lieberman teams up with top nutrition writer and former editor of Better Nutrition magazine James Gormley to describe the best brain-boosting dietary supplements including vitamin E, ginkgo, amino acids, huperzine A, and acetyl-L-carnitine and how to use them safely and effectively to achieve optimum brain power.
Download or read book Anti Aging Nutrients written by Jack Challem and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest research shows that it is possible to slow down the aging process and reduce the risk of age-related degenerative diseases. In this User's Guide, two leading health writers describe the scientific research and the steps you can take to improve energy levels, sharpen the mind, and turn back the biological clock.
Download or read book User s Guide Eye Health Supplements written by Bill Sardi and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cataracts and age-related muscular degeneration are the most common vision-threatening eye diseases. Both interfere with vision and many lead to blindness. Yet many natural supplements such as lutein and zeaxanthin, play normal roles in protecting the eyes. This User's Guide to Eye Health Supplements explains how these and other nutrients can reduce your risk of eye disease.
Download or read book User s Guide to Energy Boosting Supplements written by Ron Hunninghake and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who feels more tired than they should and winds up feeling fuzzy headed from eating so-called energy foods, will likely benefit from the several supplements that boost energy levels, which are discussed in this User's Guide. Coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, and carnitine are vitamin-like nutrients, not stimulants. They work by helping the body burn the foods consumed for sustained energy. This User's Guide also offers eating tips to help readers maintain high energy levels and to avoid feeling tired after meals.
Download or read book Your Best Medicine written by Mark A. Goldstein and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrative medicine—the practice of combining remedies from various therapeutic disciplines to optimize relief and speed healing—is transforming both how health professionals treat disease and how patients manage their own care. Your Best Medicine introduces the reader to this new world of healing options for everyday ailments like dry skin, fatigue, and indigestion as well as more serious conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. All of the treatments and techniques in Your Best Medicine have been handpicked by two practitioners—one a conventionally trained MD, the other a specialist in complementary therapies—based on established therapeutic protocols, research evidence, and clinical experience. Conventional and complementary remedies appear side by side so readers can evaluate at a glance the remedies' relative effectiveness, safety, and ease of use. Every entry in Your Best Medicine also provides important information on risk factors, symptoms, and diagnostic techniques, as well as preventive measures. Armed with this knowledge, readers can make decisions wisely and confidently at every stage of their care.
Download or read book Acetyl L Carnitine written by Ondon Benny and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALCAR is an acetyl-L-carnitine compound that is naturally produced by the organism. Lysine and methionine are the amino acids from which it is derived. Acetyl-L-carnitine is of paramount importance in energy production as it facilitates the transportation of fatty acids to the mitochondria of cells, which function as cellular engines by facilitating the combustion of these lipids into usable energy. The following are essential aspects of acetyl-L-carnitine: - Energy Production: Assisting in the generation of energy is one of its principal functions. It enables the conveyance of fatty acids to the mitochondria, where they undergo oxidation to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the principal form of energy within the body. - Cognitive Function: Acetyl-L-carnitine may have cognitive benefits, including an improvement in memory and cognitive function, according to some research. The potential of this substance to promote brain health and alleviate age-related cognitive decline is the subject of ongoing research. - Antioxidant Properties: Additionally, acetyl-L-carnitine possesses antioxidant properties, suggesting that it might aid in cellular protection against free radical damage. - Ongoing research is being conducted to investigate the potential therapeutic effects of acetyl-L-carnitine on specific neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and peripheral neuropathy. Despite this, the evidence remains equivocal; further investigation is required. - Physical Performance: Certain bodybuilders and athletes supplement with acetyl-L-carnitine in an attempt to improve recovery and exercise performance. The evidence, however, is inconclusive regarding its effectiveness for these objectives. Prior to incorporating acetyl-L-carnitine into your regimen, it is crucial to consult a healthcare professional, particularly if you have pre-existing health conditions or are currently taking other medications. This is true of any supplement. Although supplements are generally regarded as safe, individual reactions may differ, and there is a possibility of drug interactions with specific conditions or medications.
Download or read book User s Guide to Thyroid Disorders written by Kathleen Barnes and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This User's Guide describes the nature of thyroid disorders, natural thyroid-replacement hormones, and the important role of supplemental vitamins and minerals for thyroid function.
Download or read book User s Guide to Antioxidant Supplements written by Jack Challem and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering a wide range of popular alternative medicine and health issues, User's Guides are written by leading experts and science writers and are designed to answer the consumer's basic questions about disease, conventional and alternative therapies, and individual dietary supplements.
Download or read book User s Guide to Vitamin E written by Jack Challem and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the tremendous interest in health, alternative medicine, and nutritional supplementation, the User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements Series is designed to answer the consumer's basic questions about diseases, conventional and alternative therapies, and individual dietary supplements. Written by leading experts and science writers, The User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements Series covers a range of popular alternative medicine and health issues, including specific major diseases, alternative therapies, and vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplements. The User's Guide to Vitamin E explains this remarkable vitamin's benefits and how you can easily put it to work for you.
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Download or read book Bursting with Energy written by Frank Shallenberger and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author shows a clear connection between the amount of energy a person has and the amount of aging he or she does, pointing out that, in medical terms, aging refers to a loss of functioning, not chronology.
Download or read book The Carnitine Connection written by Winifred Conkling and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2000-04-15 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to the hot new heart supplement, Carnitine, this book explains to readers the importance of this supplement for achieving and maintaining good health. Conkling clearly informs readers of the links between Carnitine and heart health, maximum energy, sports performance, weight loss, brain health, and mental sharpness--among others. Proper dosages, how and when to take it, in effect, a full plan for designing one's personal Carnitine program are provided.
Download or read book Carnitine written by Icon Health Publications and published by Icon Group International Incorporated. This book was released on 2003-12-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to Carnitine. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to Carnitine. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.
Download or read book User s Guide to Natural Treatments for Lyme Disease written by James Gormley and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial infection transmitted by a tick bite and is best treated early with antibiotics. However, many people suffer from chronic relapsing Lyme disease, which can cause a variety of physical and psychiatric symptoms: recurrent fever, fatigue, muscle and joint stiffness, poor coordination, lightheadedness, mood swings, and depression. In the User's Guide, health authors James Gormley and Caren Feingold Tishfield, R.D., explain how to best avoid Lyme disease and how to benefit from safe treatments.
Download or read book User s Guide to Nutritional Supplements written by Jack Challem and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements focuses on the most popular nutritional supplements, those that consistently attract the most attention - and are the ones most likely to benefit the majority of people. In describing the most popular nutritional supplements, this book explains: * Vitamin E can reduce the risk of heart disease - and the best types to take. * Selenium can slash the chances of developing some types of cancer. * Ginkgo can improve memory and recall. * Chromium can help oromote weigth loss and lower the risk of diabetes. * Glucosamine and chondroitin can prevent osteoarthritis. * Calcium and magnesium work together to build strong bones. * Coenzyme Q10 can boost your energy levels and strengthenyour heart. * Ginseng and other supplements boost your exercise stamina.
Download or read book Essential Guide to L carnitine written by Barrie Charles Finnin and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
